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Keri Good West Lafayette Lead Advisor
MD Student News

Meet West Lafayette's New Lead Advisor Keri Good

Meet Keri Good, the new Lead Advisor for IU School of Medicine-West Lafayette.

Couple taking photo together outside - Titled Perfect Match
Student Life

The Perfect Match

Brent Wiederhold and Deborah Lee, both IU School of Medicine Class of 2021 graduates, share their journey through medical school as a thriving couple.

Matthew Tews West Lafayette campus leadership

IU School of Medicine names new associate dean, director for West Lafayette campus

Matthew Tews, DO, MS, has been named the next associate dean and director for Indiana University School of Medicine in West Lafayette. The Midwest native currently serves as Professor of Emergency Medicine and Associate Dean for Educational Simulation at the Medical College of Georgia (MCG) at Augusta University, providing leadership for their Simulation, Clinical Skills, Standardized Patient, and Research and Evaluation programs. He is also a practicing emergency physician.

Picture of Regina Kreisle, MD, PhD
Faculty News

Regina Kreisle, MD, PhD, associate dean and director of IU School of Medicine-West Lafayette, shares her journey into medical education

In July 2021, Regina A. Kreisle, MD, PhD, associate dean and director of Indiana University School of Medicine-West Lafayette will retire from her position after 30 years of service. Although her initial career trajectory was as a researcher, her wisdom and dedication to teaching has impacted countless students and junior faculty members throughout the years.

Victoria Sanchez, IU School of Medicine student
Student Life

Pursuing excellence: IU School of Medicine student publishes glioblastoma discovery

Victoria Sanchez, second-year medical student on the West Lafayette campus, recently published a first-author paper in Scientific Reports presenting critical research about one of the most aggressive types of cancer - glioblastoma.

Care of Hispanic Latino Care scholarly concentration class
MD Student News

IU School of Medicine celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Cultural differences are central to understanding why health care disparities persist in Indiana and throughout the United States, affecting many people in the Hispanic/Latino population. This is the first installment in a series of blog posts to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Each year, National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from September 15 to October 15, celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.

Sydney Rivera hiking in Ecuador
MD Student News

IU School of Medicine celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month: MD Student Sydney Rivera shares her experiences

This is the second installment in a series of blog posts to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Each year, National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from September 15 to October 15, celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. Sydney Rivera, Class of 2022, shares how her heritage and cultural learning experiences are influencing her career path in medicine.

Christian Arce Guzman with his mother
MD Student News

IU School of Medicine celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month: Christian Arce Guzman shares his experiences as a Cuban immigrant

This is the third installment in a series of blog posts to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Christian Arce Guzman, Class of 2023, shares how his experience as a Cuban immigrant contributes to his future career as a physician.

Guadlupe Jimenez looks out from a helicopter over a beautiful rosy sky.
MD Student News

Running toward the fire – IU School of Medicine student, combat veteran honored as Tillman Scholar

Guadalupe Jimenez remembers sitting in her guidance counselor’s office in Long Island, New York, discussing her plans for college, when the news broke that the twin towers had been hit on Sept. 11, 2001. Jimenez, a high school senior at the time, was considering applying to nursing school.

West Lafayette Campus News

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Upcoming Events

Oct 05 10:00am - 2:00pm

Caving with Wilderness Medicine SIG

Buckner Cave, Van Buren Township, IN 47403

Oct 05 10:00am - 5:00pm

Wilderness Medicine SIG presents - Cave Rescue Training

 Come to Buckner Cave to learn more about cave rescue and subterranean medicine!

Buckner Cave

Oct 06 10:00am - 12:00pm

Sprint for Student Outreach Clinic 5K

Brookside Park, 3500 Brookside Pkwy S Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46218

Oct 13 3:00pm - 6:00pm

AeroSIG Louisville Airport Airside Tour

Louisville International Airport

Oct 26 9:00am - 12:00pm

Global Health SIG

Join us for coffee and canvases while getting to know other students interested in global health!

The Coffee Haus at Guggman

Oct 26 10:00am - 5:00pm

WMSIG Search and Rescue Event

WMSIG is hosting an opportunity for medical students to learn more about search and rescue in the wilderness.

Indiana Teaching Preserve 1500 N. State Road 46 Bypass, Bloomington, IN 47408

Nov 04 7:00am

Gratitude and Gather

 TLDR: candy and thank you notes!

Dependent on campus

Dec 05 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Badge Reel Making with AMWA

Join us for a fun event to design custom resin badge reels, connect with AMWA members, and enjoy Insomnia Cookies. Create, bond, and take home your personalized reel!

THIS EVENT IS FOR INDIANA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE STUDENTS

Daly Student Center

Jan 19 8:00pm

Indiana University School of Medicine St. Vitus

St. Vitus is back! Come have some groovy fun on January 18th, 2025 and show off your disco moves!

Crane Bay Event Center (551 W Merrill St, Indianapolis, IN 46225)

Jan 19

Indiana University School of Medicine St. Vitus

St. Vitus is back! Come have some groovy fun on January 18th, 2025 and show off your disco moves!

Crane Bay Event Center (551 W Merrill St, Indianapolis, IN 46225)